Maintenance Electrician

JOB TITLE

: Maintenance Electrician

DEPARTMENT

: Maintenance

REPORTS TO

Maintenance Manager

FLSA STATUS

: Non-Exempt

SUPERVISORY ROLE (Y/N)

N

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

None

Pay: $34.17 + $2 Differential for Night Shift

JOB SUMMARY

• Accountable for the timely installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of complex electrical plant equipment and facilities that are instrumental in the efficient functioning of automated production lines and a manufacturing facility operating on a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week operation.
• The incumbent is assigned jobs by the supervisor and is expected to complete most jobs, including those of a complex nature, with little to no supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems, equipment, and controls within the food processing plant.
• Maintain and service motors, drives, conveyors, Cookers, Coolers, dryers, packaging machinery, and automated systems.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable electrical codes, safety regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and food safety standards.
• Work closely with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance according to established schedules.
• Maintain detailed maintenance and repair logs in ERP/CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, control panels, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and a proactive attitude toward electrical maintenance.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Must own all basic tools to be used on the job. (Specialty tools will be provided).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman Electrician License or equivale...